Commonwealth legislation

Fair Work Amendment Commencement Proclamation 2013

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This proclamation brings specific sections of the Fair Work Amendment Act 2013 into legal effect.

What it does The Governor-General formally declares that Parts 1, 2, and 3 of Schedule 1 to the Fair Work Amendment Act 2013 will start operating on 1 July 2013.

Why this matters Legislation often passes Parliament but doesn't become enforceable immediately. This document acts as the 'on switch' for these particular workplace law amendments, meaning they become binding rules for employers, employees, and unions from that date.

Key details

Affected provisions: The introductory sections (Part 1), and the specific amendment schedules (Parts 2 and 3) of Schedule 1
Legal mechanism: Made under the commencement provisions (the section authorizing the start date) of the Amendment Act itself

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Fair Work Amendment Commencement Proclamation 2013

I, Quentin Bryce AC CVO, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and under item 2 of the table in subsection 2(1) of the Fair Work Amendment Act 2013, fix 1 July 2013 as the day on which Parts 1, 2 and 3 of Schedule 1 to that Act commence.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 28 June 2013

Quentin Bryce

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

William Richard Shorten

Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations

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Fair Work Amendment Commencement Proclamation 2013

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 28 June 2013

Quentin Bryce

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

William Richard Shorten

Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations